High Performance: A clear, focused research question directly related to ITGS, with a well-justified methodology.

Medium Performance: A research question that's somewhat clear but may lack focus, with a methodology that's partially justified.

Low Performance: An unclear or unfocused research question with little to no justification of the methodology.

Common Mistakes:

• Choosing a topic that's too broad or not directly related to ITGS.
• Failing to explain why the research question is significant.
• Not detailing the methods used to gather and analyze data.

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Criterion B: Knowledge and Understanding (6 marks)

What It Tests: Assesses your grasp of the ITGS concepts relevant to your research question.

High Performance: Demonstrates in-depth understanding with accurate use of ITGS terminology.

Medium Performance: Shows general understanding with occasional inaccuracies in terminology.

Low Performance: Limited understanding with frequent inaccuracies.

Common Mistakes:

• Misusing ITGS terminology.
• Failing to connect the research question to ITGS concepts.
• Over-relying on sources without demonstrating personal understanding.

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Criterion C: Critical Thinking (12 marks)

What It Tests: Evaluates your analysis, discussion, and evaluation of your research findings.

High Performance: Presents a logical argument with thorough analysis and evaluation.

Medium Performance: Provides some analysis but lacks depth in evaluation.

Low Performance: Descriptive with little to no analysis or evaluation.

Common Mistakes:

• Describing information without analyzing it.
• Failing to evaluate the reliability of sources.
• Not discussing the implications of findings.

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Criterion D: Presentation (4 marks)

What It Tests: Assesses the structure and layout of your essay.

High Performance: Well-organized with consistent formatting.

Medium Performance: Some organizational issues and inconsistent formatting.

Low Performance: Poorly organized with frequent formatting errors.

Common Mistakes:

• Inconsistent citation style.
• Lack of clear headings and subheadings.
• Poorly formatted tables and figures.

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Criterion E: Engagement (6 marks)

What It Tests: Reflects on your learning process and engagement with the research.

High Performance: Demonstrates deep reflection and insight into the research process.

Medium Performance: Shows some reflection but lacks depth.

Low Performance: Minimal reflection with little insight.

Common Mistakes:

• Providing a narrative of events without reflection.
• Failing to discuss challenges and how they were addressed.
• Not considering the impact of the research on personal growth.

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How to Interpret Your Grade from the Tool

The embedded grader provides a score based on the assessment criteria. Here's how to interpret your results:

• 27-34 Marks (Grade A): Excellent performance.
• 21-26 Marks (Grade B): Good performance.
• 14-20 Marks (Grade C): Satisfactory performance.
• 7-13 Marks (Grade D): Mediocre performance.
• 0-6 Marks (Grade E): Elementary performance.

If You're Between Bands or Uncertain:

• Review Feedback: Focus on criteria where you scored lower.
• Seek Clarification: